Animal Magic performs exotic animal magic with seldom-seen rare animals from around the world. Performances are suitable for all ages is a fully licensed, non-profit group. Animal Magic is available for performances around metro Detroit.

Like a virtual children's art museum, Artsonia is an online collection of kids' artwork from around the world. Kids can take the masterpieces they've created and upload them onto the website. Family and friends can then visit the artwork and participate in activities that allow them to take an active role in a child's art education, even if they live far away. There is no cost to participate, and Artsonia currently has artwork from children in over 100 countries.

There is no cost to participate and the site includes artwork from children in more than 100 countries. Artsonia is a young, Chicago-based company, and was recognized by the National Art Education Association (NAEA) in 2005 for its outstanding contribution to art education in the United States.

Homeschoolers can also find a variety of complete lesson plans created by art teachers. And many artsy gift items available for sale online.

Home Education Magazine offers free online newsletters, discussion boards, a networking list, and selections from the magazine, including articles, interviews, columnists, resources, reviews and more.

This educationally minded treasure trove is a favorite among teachers and parents alike - not to mention kids. The store is full of neat arts and crafts supplies, learning games, toys for the preschool years, books, kids' music, science projects, teacher supplies, and more. Teachers save 15%!

Shoppers here can equip a preschool, plan a year's worth of homeschool lessons, or just find something to do on a rainy afternoon.

Mills Gymnastics USA offers a wide-range of recreational and team gymnastics programs, including a Tumble Bear program for kids age 18 months through five years old and a homeschool gymnastics and tumbling program. The facility encourages parent viewing of classes and its staff is safety certified in all areas.

Birthday parties are available starting at $125 on Saturday evenings and Sunday during the day. Unique summer days camps with various themes and different field trips are scheduled during the summer months.

Seven Ponds Nature Center is a huge bird and wildlife preserve with great walking trails around its 468 acres that includes glacial lakes, ponds, marshes, fields, woodland, and prairie.

The nature center provides a diverse calendar of year-round programs and special events for families, as well as a summer field school sessions beginning at age two and continuing on up to ninth grade. The center also offers programs for scouts and homeschool students.

Teach-At-Home is a resource website for the homeschool community, providing information and features designed to make homeschooling easier, more rewarding, and less costly.